Credit Delinquencies Hit 15-Year High as AI Agents Enter the Global Labor Market

Key TakeawaysCredit card delinquencies (90+ days) have surged to 12.7%, the highest level in 15 years, as consumers struggle with 21% average interest rates.The Trump administration is reportedly considering a pivot in Iran policy, potentially allowing "symbolic" nuclear enrichment to secure a broader regional deal.A "reverse recruiting" trend has emerged where desperate job hunters are paying thousands of dollars to recruiters to secure interviews in a tightening white-collar market.AI agents have begun hi ...